Monthly Archives: June 2010

Interview: Pete Johnson on Futures, Monsters & Music (Video)

29 June 2010

Another joint interview between A Cigar Smoker’s Journal and Cigar Reader.  Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars discusses La Vérité, cigar futures, The Monster Series and what’s on his iPod…

You can see the original post here.

Rundown:
0:00 to 5:20 La Vérité & Futures
5:21 to 7:25 Monster Series
7:26 to 8:10 Fodder
8:11 to 9:41 “End Music”

Cigar Reader Blog Looking for Writers!

29 June 2010

Image courtesy of Cigar Reader.

The Cigar Reader blog is looking for someone with good writing skills to help out with posts on the site. Sorry it’s an unpaid position, but “we can definitely get you some smokes and other gear.” If you’re interested, see the complete post here….

Cigar Review: Casa Magna Colorado

28 June 2010

Casa Magna Cigar photo courtesy of Toasted Foot.

From Toasted Foot, a review of the Casa Magna Colorado.  The cigar line is a joint venture from two industry veterans, Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plasencia.  The reviewer calls the cigar: “Complex and full, you will be satisfied with your purchase of this smoke.”

Read the complete review here….

Drapers & Social Media

28 June 2010


We may be 123 years old, but that doesn’t mean we can’t try something new every once in a while. Don’t forget to follow W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist on your favorite social media sites: Facebook, TwitterLinkedIn or foursquare.

Interview: La Aurora’s Jose Blanco on Cigar Taxes (Video)

28 June 2010

La Aurora Cigars Sales Director, Jose Blanco discusses cigar taxes and their repercussions.  Interview courtesy of A Cigar Smoker’s Journal and Cigar Reader.

W. Curtis Draper’s Sunday Cigar Recommendations

26 June 2010

Image courtesy of La Riqueza by Pete Johnson.

Here are some great cigar recommendations for your Sunday:

Enjoy the remainder of the weekend!

John, Matt & Ted
W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist

Visit Drapers This Saturday for World Cup Soccer!

25 June 2010

Photo courtesy of U.S. Soccer.

U.S. Soccer will face Ghana on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 2:30 PM (EST).  Join us at Drapers and support the Red, White and Blue!

W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist
640 14th Street NW (at G Street) Washington, DC
(202) 638-2555

Saturday Store Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Visit U.S. Soccer online at www.ussoccer.com or on Facebook.

Cigar Review: Xikar HC Series Cigars Habano Colorado

25 June 2010

Photo courtesy of Xikar HC Series Cigars.

From Lindsey G. and CigarBurn.com comes a review of the Xikar HC Series Cigars Habano Colorado.  According to Lindsey G. “[T]his is another hit from J. Fuego and it is now on my top 10 cigar list.”

Read the full review here…

Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V

25 June 2010

Photo courtesy of Oliva Cigars.

From Rich Perelman and CigarCyclopedia.com comes a review of the Oliva Serie V.  Read the complete review here…

More information on the Oliva Serie V.

The Stogie Review: La Palina Cigars DC Launch Event (Video)

25 June 2010

Photo courtesy of The Stogie Review.

From Jerry Cruz and The Stogie Review, video of William C. “Bill” Paley from the June 24, 2010 La Palina Cigars launch at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Washington DC. Read the complete entry here…

For more on La Palina Cigars click here.

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